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Virginia Landlords need to know Virginia Lease laws when managing a rental property. The Virginia rental Lease laws govern the relationship between Landlords and Tenants and protect both parties if conflicts arise. In this video, we cover everything you need to know about Virginia Lease Laws and Virginia Landlord laws.
The Lease Agreement is the foundation of the Landlord-Tenant relationship. A standard, fixed-term Lease is usually for a one-year (12 months) term that ends at the end of the Lease period. Either party can terminate a Virginia month-to-month Lease Agreement with 30 days’ notice.
Lease Laws in Virginia: Virginia Lease Requirements
In addition to the Lease terms, there are some additional things Virginia Landlords must include in their Lease.
- Identification & Notice: Landlords must provide Tenants with their name and the names of any authorized agents.
- Move-in Checklist: The Landlord must provide the Tenant with a written report documenting the rental unit's condition at move-in.
- Mold Disclosure: If the Landlord knows of the presence of mold in the property, this must be disclosed in the move-in checklist.
- Military Air Zone Disclosure: If the property is in an area with an airbase or within a military zone, Landlords must provide Tenants with a Military Noise Disclosure.
- Methamphetamine Disclosure: If the property was used to manufacture methamphetamine and hasn’t been cleaned according to Virginia procedures, Tenants must be provided with a Meth Disclosure.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: If the rental unit was built before 1978, landlords must provide Tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure and lead-based paint pamphlet.
- Defective Drywall Disclosure: If the Landlord is aware that the property has defective drywall, this must be disclosed to the Tenants.
- Planned Demolition Disclosure: If there is a planned demolition or a 6-month plan to demolish the property, this must be disclosed to the Tenants.
- Ratio of Utilities: If the property has a submeter or shared utilities, the method for calculating the Tenant’s share of utilities must be disclosed.
Virginia Landlord Tenant Laws
Now, let’s talk about some key Tenant and Landlord laws in Virginia.
Virginia Security Deposit Regulations
In Virginia, the security deposit may not exceed two months’ rent. The security deposit must be returned to the Tenants within 45 days of the Tenant vacating the property or the end of the Lease term, whichever is later.
Virginia Smoke Alarm Requirements
Every 12 months, Landlords must provide Tenants with a certificate stating that all smoke alarms are where they’re supposed to be, have been inspected, and are in good working condition.
Virginia Landlord Entry Laws
Unless the Tenant has requested that the Landlord enter for a maintenance issue, the Landlord must provide 72 hours notice before entering the property. The Landlord should only enter during reasonable hours.
Virginia Late Fee Requirements
Late fees cannot be assessed until rent is at least 5 days late. Any late fees must be stated in the Lease Agreement and cannot exceed 10% of the rent amount or 10% of the amount due, whichever is less.
Renters Insurance in Virginia
Virginia Landlords may require Tenants to get renters insurance, and we always encourage Landlords to do this.
Virginia Returned Check Fees
Returned payment fees must be stated in the Lease Agreement and cannot exceed $50.
Virginia Increase in Rent Laws
Virginia does not impose a limit on how much a Landlord can increase rent. However, the Lease should specify the procedures and notice requirements for rent increases.
Landlord Laws in Virginia - Landlords’ Responsibilities
Virginia law requires Landlords to maintain the rental property in a habitable condition. Tenants in Virginia have specific rights, including the right to pay rent into a court’s escrow account if necessary repairs are not made. Retaliation by the Landlord against Tenants is strictly prohibited.
If a Tenant violates the Lease Agreement or fails to pay rent, Landlords may initiate eviction proceedings. Before doing this, it’s vital to provide Tenants with the required Notice.
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Disclaimer: This video is solely for education purposes. It is not intended to serve as legal advice. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any of this information.
